Located between the public symphysis and the rectum, the bladder is one of the most important parts of the human body. It serves as urine collector before the kidneys excrete the urine for later disposal.
For small children, the bladder size is close to 4 by 13 centimeters with a maximum arm circumference of 17 centimeters. For lean adults and medium-sized children, it usually measures 10 by 18 centimeters, the circumference of which is about 26 centimeters.
Its size in most adults is 12 by 26 centimeters with a circumference of 33 centimeters. In obese adults, this organ is a bit bigger, measuring 12 by 40 centimeters. The maximum arm circumference is 50 centimeters.
